Man Now Charged With Murder In Deadly Carmichael Hit-And-Run

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – Paul Walden, the man accused of a hit-and-run DUI crash in July that killed one person, injured another and killed four dogs, has been charged with murder.

“Anytime you lose a child, it’s just a horrific thing to have happen,” said Chris Randall, victim’s father.

On July 16, Harison Long-Randall and his girlfriend Gemily West were walking West’s four dogs across the intersection of Garfield Avenue and Engle Road in Carmichael when a speeding car came up and hit them. Long-Randall was able to push West out of the harm’s way, but he was hit on the leg. All of the dogs were killed. West also suffered a serious leg injury during the incident.

Long-Randall lost his leg in the accident. About two weeks later, while recovering in the hospital, his condition worsened and he died.

Walden, 31, was arrested a few days after the crash as he left his mother’s home in North Highlands. He was charged with driving under the influence and hit-and-run.